Dragon Age II Walkthrough & Strategy Guide

Speak first with Fenris during his initial companions quest of Act 2. When you enter any area in the Free Marches afterward, your party will be beset by a number of Tevinter enemies wanting to re-capture Fenris. Dispose of these slavers comprised of Mercenaries and a Magister, whose magic-casting must be stymied as quick as possible. This fracas only fuels Fenris hatred and lust for revenge to a critical boiling point, where a delay in doing this quest and triggering a second ambush prompts Fenris to reproach this decision and threaten to leave the party. At that point, you must agree to continue on with the quest or he will make his permanent exit.

Be sure to pick the Embrium and take down the hostile forces en route to the Abandoned Slaver Den entrance. The enemies in here are the usual undead and Slavers that have a penchant for hacking and slashing. You'll also find slightly protruding tiles that when depressed cause flames to spew out throughout. Try to have your party members avoid fighting around those areas. When you come to the first big room, you encounter an elven captive, whom you can offer employment to or give money to and shoo away. The former option does generate an increase in rivalry with Fenris unless you make a clear distinction between employment or mere slavery. From the chest in the corner of the room, you can find the Tevinter Chantry Amulet, which begins a quest by the same name. The chest in the next room also contains an armor upgrade for Fenris.

Not surprisingly, Magister Hadriana is a magic user and should obviously be the priority of your wrath. Her lackeys can be ignored for the most part since killing Hadriana will trigger a cut-scene, bringing an end to the battle prematurely. In this conversation with the Magister, let Fenris do as he will and encourage him to find his long lost relative for a significant friendship boost. Other options will only further agitate the wrathful Fenris.

Return to your home where the ensuing dialogue offers some closure. For those with an ulterior motive, this is your chance to propel the relationship to new boundaries.